Mastocytic enterocolitis is a new clinical entity characterized by increase mast cells of 20 or more per high-powered field in the duodenum or colon. Jakate et al. described 47 patients with intractable diarrhea and abdominal pain without other cause who had elevated mast cell numbers in intestinal biopsies and responded to therapy directed at mast…

Celiac disease (CD) has a prevalence of 1/100. Between 90-99% of Celiacs are HLA DQ2 and / or DQ8 positive. Every individual has two DQ serotypes. Because the molecular HLA nomenclature can be confusing DQ serotyping is a method for simplifying the results. There are four major types and 5 subtypes: HLA DQ1, DQ2, DQ3…

A pedicure infection can become a very serious thing and any unusual symptom noticed immediately after a pedicure should not be taken lightly. In recent years many people have had amputations and even died as a result of infections contracted while receiving pedicures. Yes, it’s that serious! Although pedicures can be very beneficial to your…

At last, there's hope for millions of women suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome. Researchers have found that a regular intake of calcium may reduce premenstrual syndrome be as much as 60 per cent. It's a problem that has baffled doctors and worried women. Symptoms that occur a week or two before a woman's monthly periods. While…

Sinuses are mucous filled cavities in the head which help reduce the weight of the skull, insulate it and resonate the voice. There are four sinus cavities, the sphenoid, the ethmoid, the frontal and the maxillary. Sinus infection is the inflammation of the lining of these cavities due to an infection or allergy. Severe sinus…

Meat and dairy products form the basis of many Western diets. In fact, the popular perception is that a portion of meat and two glasses of milk every day will ensure good bones and muscle mass. However, many people are unaware of what actually goes into the cartons of milk they get from the local…

Do you keep your promise? If you don’t but still want to be able to keep your promises then read these motivational quotes about promise given below to get some motivation towards keeping your promise. Try not to make the promises you can’t keep. In fact you should never make one according to Napoleon Bonaparte,…

Very few of us are ever satisfied by our appearance. Plastic surgery, permanent eyeliner, liposuction, and a series of other cosmetic procedures make the insecure more comfortable in their own bodies. But the millions of adults who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) don’t quite have these normal concerns about the way they look. Instead,…

Fibroids symptoms can often interfere with a woman’s daily life. The bleeding caused by fibroid tumors in uterus which are large in size or numbers can become unbearable at times. This compels women to look for a permanent uterine fibroid treatment method. Conventional treatment with the exception of hysterectomy offers only temporary relief. With the…

Candida yeast mouth …. it sounds most painful, but many times is painless and people do not realise that they have it. Oral thrush is brought about by the bacteria Candida Albicans thriving in the mouth. Another name for Candida albicans is candidaiasis. In the human body there is a fine balancing act going on…

Hepatitis C is a type of hepatitis that causes liver infection and is often referred to as 'asymptomatic' by medical doctors as it seldom shows any symptoms at all. This disease is caused due to transmission of Hepatitis C virus. Although if initially treated Hepatitis C patients can get cured, but this virus if left…

Lung growth is the principal instigate of sarcoma deaths in both women and men in the United States and throughout the world. Lung melanoma has surpassed breast plague as the leading motive of sarcoma deaths in women. In the United States in 2007, 160,390 people were projected to die from lung melanoma, which is more…

Cirrhosis is a liver condition in which the liver undergoes scarring and impairment of many of its functions. Research reveals that annually approximately 25,000 people die due to cirrhosis. Although there are many factors that can cause cirrhosis, but Hepatitis C infection is one of the major causes of this liver disease. Humans rely heavily…

Did you know that about 90% of kidney stones are 5 mm or smaller? And because most kidney stones are composed of calcium, most stones are very simple to dissolve and pass! If you are unsure about the size of your stone, you most likely have a 5 mm kidney stone or smaller. In this…

Many thousands of people get sick each year from poorly handled, poorly stored or poorly cooked foods. Here are some tips to help you avoid getting sick: Use Your Senses One of the most important tips for avoiding food poisoning is to use all of your senses. How does the food look? Does it look…